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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/JPN Japan 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency Grants and direct payments Energy
The New Energy and Industrial Technology…
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Project Activities
Environment related objective
NEDO aims to address energy problems and raise the level of industrial technology through integrated management of technology development from the discovery of technology seeds to the promotion of mid- to long-term projects and support for practical application.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Project Activities
Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible private parties.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Programs are not subject to any fixed completion date. The program's continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Diet.
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/JPN Japan 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Subsidy for "Ene-farm" etc…
Subsidy for "Ene-farm" etc. introduction support operating cost subsidy for expansion of use of fuel cell.
Environment related objective
To promote energy saving for aim to spread the use of fuel cells for home use "Ene-Farm" and business and industrial fuel cells by means to assisting a part of the introduction cost.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidy for "Ene-farm" etc. introduction support operating cost subsidy for expansion of use of fuel cell.
Fuel Cell Association, a general incorporated corporation.
Type of measure
Grant.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The subsidy was started in April 2009, and will end in March 2021.
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/JPN Japan 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable fisheries…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Programs for development and adaptation of new…
Programs for development and adaptation of new technologies and conservation of fishing grounds.
Environment related objective
The objective of the programme is to support fishermen and their organizations to conserve fishing grounds and mitigate damages by harmful marine species, using new technologies.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Programs for development and adaptation of new technologies and conservation of fishing grounds.
According to the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and their organizations.
Type of measure
Grants, etc.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/JPN Japan 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Support for establishment of environmentally and…
Support for establishment of environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries.
Environment related objective
The objective of the programme is to enable fishermen and their organizations to conduct sustainable fishing practices, thereby establishing environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries. Such supports include the mitigation of damages on fishermen by natural and economic disasters, and promotion of structural reform of fisheries sectors.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Support for establishment of environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries.
According to the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and other organizations.
Type of measure
Grants etc.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Natural disaster
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/JPN Japan 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Support for aquaculture, inland fisheries and…
Support for aquaculture, inland fisheries and fish stock enhancement.
Environment related objective
To support aquaculture and inland fisheries, and to promote fish stock enhancement.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Support for aquaculture, inland fisheries and fish stock enhancement.
According to the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and their organizations.
Type of measure
Grants.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
Keywords
Fish
Government Procurement GPA/LEGIS/JPN/3 Japan 2021 Environmental goods and services promotion Public procurement Not specified
"Basic Policy for Promotion of Procurement…
"Basic Policy for Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services" under the "Act on Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities" :
On 7 February 2020, the addition of 1 item, the deletion of 2 items and the revision of the individual evaluation criteria for 37 items, common evaluation criteria of stationery were adopted by the cabinet meeting concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy.
Environment related objective
To promote the procurement of eco-friendly goods
Measure description Coverage of the measure
"Basic Policy for Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services" under the "Act on Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities" :
On 7 February 2020, the addition of 1 item, the deletion of 2 items and the revision of the individual evaluation criteria for 37 items, common evaluation criteria of stationery were adopted by the cabinet meeting concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy.
Procurement of eco-friendly goods
Type of measure
Public Procurement
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 1 April 2020
Keywords
Eco
Environment
Government Procurement GPA/LEGIS/JPN/4 Japan 2021 Environmental goods and services promotion Public procurement Not specified
"Basic Policy for Promotion of Procurement…
"Basic Policy for Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services" under the "Act on Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities":
On 19 February 2021, amendment concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy including addition of two items, division of one item (automobile) into six items and revision of individual evaluation criteria for 41 items, was adopted at a cabinet meeting.
Environment related objective
To promote the procurement of eco-friendly goods
Measure description Coverage of the measure
"Basic Policy for Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services" under the "Act on Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities":
On 19 February 2021, amendment concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy including addition of two items, division of one item (automobile) into six items and revision of individual evaluation criteria for 41 items, was adopted at a cabinet meeting.
Procurement of eco-friendly goods
Type of measure
Public procurement
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 19 February 2021
Keywords
Eco
Environment
Regional Trade Agreements S/C/N/1036 ; WT/REG441/N/1 Japan, United Kingdom 2021 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements All products/economic activities
The Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great…
The Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Japan for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership ("the Agreement") therefore creates a free trade area in goods between the United Kingdom and Japan, within the meaning of Article XXIV of the GATT 1994, and for trade in services, within the meaning of Article V of the GATS.



Provisions on trade in goods include rules of origin and preferential tariffs. As well as preferential trade in services, the Agreement also contains provisions such as on government procurement, investment liberalisation, electronic commerce, intellectual property, competition policy, subsidies, state-owned enterprises, regulatory cooperation, trade and sustainable development, cooperation in the field of agriculture, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), women's economic empowerment, and a dispute settlement mechanism.
Environment related objective
To include provisions on trade and sustainable development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Japan for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership ("the Agreement") therefore creates a free trade area in goods between the United Kingdom and Japan, within the meaning of Article XXIV of the GATT 1994, and for trade in services, within the meaning of Article V of the GATS.



Provisions on trade in goods include rules of origin and preferential tariffs. As well as preferential trade in services, the Agreement also contains provisions such as on government procurement, investment liberalisation, electronic commerce, intellectual property, competition policy, subsidies, state-owned enterprises, regulatory cooperation, trade and sustainable development, cooperation in the field of agriculture, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), women's economic empowerment, and a dispute settlement mechanism.
Government
Type of measure
Environment provision in trade agreements
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into Force: 01 January 2021
Keywords
Sustainable
Agriculture G/AG/N/JPN/259 Japan 2021 General environmental protection Non-monetary support Agriculture
General Services: Research: Research, including…
General Services: Research: Research, including general research, research in connection with environmental programmes, and research programmes relating to particular products.
Environment related objective
To promote research in environmental programmes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General Services: Research: Research, including general research, research in connection with environmental programmes, and research programmes relating to particular products.
Environmental programmes
Type of measure
General research services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Fiscal Year 2018/2019
Keywords
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/JPN/259 Japan 2021 General environmental protection Non-monetary support Agriculture
Infrastructural services: Infrastructural…
Infrastructural services: Infrastructural services, including electricity reticulation, roads and other means of transport, market and port facilities, water supply facilities, dams and drainage schemes, and infrastructural works associated with environmental programmes.
Environment related objective
To promote infrastructural works associated with environmental programmes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Infrastructural services: Infrastructural services, including electricity reticulation, roads and other means of transport, market and port facilities, water supply facilities, dams and drainage schemes, and infrastructural works associated with environmental programmes.
Infrastructural services
Type of measure
Infrastructural services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Fiscal Year 2018/2019
Keywords
Environment